Here it is - Announcement re More FP+ Beginning 4/28

[Missyrose]

So.... if I'm in AK and used my 3 FP's, I can go to a kiosk there and make a 4th FP for an attraction in MK??? To me, that's huge. I thought you could only make FP ressie's in the same park as the kiosk.

Disney said you'd have to physically be in the park you wanted to make an additional FP+ reservation for, but that isn't how it's worked for people today.

 

[Mad Hattered]

Disney said you'd have to physically be in the park you wanted to make an additional FP+ reservation for, but that isn't how it's worked for people today.

Sounds about par for the course.

I do agree though...that option is a lot better if it sticks around.

 

[amg35]

That's great for you but not necessarily the person that doesn't have the waterpark option.

Let's be fair, you would be getting a time that late in the day with the old fast pass system too.

I will wait and see how this starts to change rope drop stand by times, that's where I get queasy.

 

[Mad Hattered]

Let's be fair, you would be getting a time that late in the day with the old fast pass system too.

I will wait and see how this starts to change rope drop stand by times, that's where I get queasy.

No I wouldn't. It would spit out the next available time with FP-, which was apparently 45 minutes later. FP- didn't skip around. Actually, under the old system I could have pulled 2 more FP- in that 3.5-4 hour timeframe.

 

[mesaboy2]

No I wouldn't. It would spit out the next available time with FP-, which was apparently 45 minutes later. FP- didn't skip around.

 

[amg35]

Oh sorry, I didn't read where it could have been an earlier time.

Geez, I hate commenting anymore.

Have nice trips everyone.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

So.... if I'm in AK and used my 3 FP's, I can go to a kiosk there and make a 4th FP for an attraction in MK??? To me, that's huge. I thought you could only make FP ressie's in the same park as the kiosk.

That is good news if that stays, but remember, there may not be a lot left by the time you use your first 3 fastpasses.

 

[rastuso]

45 is really good, but originally it was 3 1/2 hours later. It is good to know that afterwards you can change it on the app. But even if they couldn't change the RNRC time, they could do other things until the RNRC return time that really do not need a FP.
The other post was from somebody at EPCOT that got Test Track several hours later.
In both cases it is good news that at least on a relatively slow day tier 1 are still available.

This another perfect example of trying to make sweet lemons. Again, FP+ is not doing anything better than FP, and overall much later.

This is late April, after Spring Break, before colleges are out. A VERY dead time. So, this person used 3 FP+ early morning, when they were likely unneeded. Their reward, after finagling, was an RnRC ride in 45 minutes? What was standby? Likely less than that. And what else would you do in 45 minutes?

Sorry, I don't see any value in any of this, even now. With FP-, by 3 pm, in this dead season, you would easily have already gotten 6 FPs, without even trying. And as I said, using 3 FP+ in the morning in dead season is a complete waste of them.

-Jaosn

 

[glamdring269]

And as I said, using 3 FP+ in the morning in dead season is a complete waste of them.

-Jaosn

For the most part. But remember, this is all really about TSMM, Soarin', and Test Track... right?

 

[WILDERNESS FAN 55]

That naughty FP+ is so tricky !!!!!!!

 

[morethananyonex]

This another perfect example of trying to make sweet lemons. Again, FP+ is not doing anything better than FP, and overall much later. This is late April, after Spring Break, before colleges are out. A VERY dead time. So, this person used 3 FP+ early morning, when they were likely unneeded. Their reward, after finagling, was an RnRC ride in 45 minutes? What was standby? Likely less than that. And what else would you do in 45 minutes? Sorry, I don't see any value in any of this, even now. With FP-, by 3 pm, in this dead season, you would easily have already gotten 6 FPs, without even trying. And as I said, using 3 FP+ in the morning in dead season is a complete waste of them. -Jaosn

Honestly, for those of us that really loved FP-, the best FP+ can get is likely still not going to be as good as FP-. There's just too many people using it now for any of us to see the kinds of benefit we used to.

I think it's good news as far as FP+ goes that there may actually be availability for decent options at all parks after the 3 are used, even if it's just during slow times. The closer FP+ can get to FP- the better IMO. It's still obviously not like FP-, but the chance of a decent 4th is better than none at all.

 

[mom2rtk]

For the most part. But remember, this is all really about TSMM, Soarin', and Test Track... right?

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[2Tiggies]

This another perfect example of trying to make sweet lemons. Again, FP+ is not doing anything better than FP, and overall much later.

This is late April, after Spring Break, before colleges are out. A VERY dead time. So, this person used 3 FP+ early morning, when they were likely unneeded. Their reward, after finagling, was an RnRC ride in 45 minutes? What was standby? Likely less than that. And what else would you do in 45 minutes?

Sorry, I don't see any value in any of this, even now. With FP-, by 3 pm, in this dead season, you would easily have already gotten 6 FPs, without even trying. And as I said, using 3 FP+ in the morning in dead season is a complete waste of them.

-Jaosn

No argument from me on this count. It will be interesting to see what happens when more people are using the additional FP's and the parks are more crowded. I am not convinced as many great rides will be available then. I am really pleased for those who are getting a bit more magic on their trips with this if it's working for them though. I'm not adjusting my choices just yet though and probably won't even later.

It's observation time for me over the next few weeks.

Thank you to everyone providing feedback from your experiences at the parks today. It's much appreciated.

 

[elaw]

... So, this person used 3 FP+ early morning, when they were likely unneeded. Their reward, after finagling, was an RnRC ride in 45 minutes? What was standby? Likely less than that. And what else would you do in 45 minutes?

Sorry, I don't see any value in any of this, even now. With FP-, by 3 pm, in this dead season, you would easily have already gotten 6 FPs, without even trying. And as I said, using 3 FP+ in the morning in dead season is a complete waste of them.

-Jaosn

The stand by time (RR)was also 45 minutes. Our original FP's were TSMM at 11:15 with a standby time of 90 minutes, TOT at 12:15 with a standby time of 30 minutes and ST at 1:15 with a stand by time of 25 minutes. We decided to have lunch at the Brown Derby about 1:45 and while we were waiting for a table I walked over and made the 4th FP reservation. I would not considered it dead as far as crowds go and don't see it as waste at all

We got to do all 3 headliners, star tours and had a really nice lunch in just under 4 hours.

 

[mickeysgirl17]

Was wondering if you can get your 4th fp immediately after using your 3rd or if you have to wait for the window to close? Example: My 3rd fp was at Test track from 1pm to 2pm, but I rode test track at 1:30, so can I get my 4th at 1:45 or do I have to wait until 2?

 

[practicallyperfect77]

The stand by time (RR)was also 45 minutes. Our original FP's were TSMM at 11:15 with a standby time of 90 minutes, TOT at 12:15 with a standby time of 30 minutes and ST at 1:15 with a stand by time of 25 minutes. We decided to have lunch at the Brown Derby about 1:45 and while we were waiting for a table I walked over and made the 4th FP reservation. I would not considered it dead as far as crowds go and don't see it as waste at all

We got to do all 3 headliners, star tours and had a really nice lunch in just under 4 hours.

Good deal. I would imagine the PP thought you had booked your FPs earlier when waits were shorter....well I don't think it's ever short for TSM. Your day sounds good. I assume you didn't RD? Also curious - did you have to split up your group at all for the RnRC FP? I read that originally it was 3 1/2 hours out but you were able to switch it on the app.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Yep true-but you did have to walk over to the selected attraction to get the FP-now you don't.

I have never debated that that particular enhancement was anything but an enhancement

 

[elaw]

Good deal. I would imagine the PP thought you had booked your FPs earlier when waits were shorter....well I don't think it's ever short for TSM. Your day sounds good. I assume you didn't RD? Also curious - did you have to split up your group at all for the RnRC FP? I read that originally it was 3 1/2 hours out but you were able to switch it on the app.

There were just the 2 of us but since they are linked via MDE there would be no need to split. Not sure what RD means

 

[Mad Hattered]

There were just the 2 of us but since they are linked via MDE there would be no need to split. Not sure what RD means

Rope drop.

 

[practicallyperfect77]

There were just the 2 of us but since they are linked via MDE there would be no need to split. Not sure what RD means

Thanks for the additional info. I wasn't sure if you had a larger group..say 6 where you had tonhave 3 people with a time of 3:15-4:15 and the other 3 3:45-4:45....you could all ride together between 3:45-4:15. RD = rope drop...when the park opens.

ETA: glad you did let us know the number of people too....I'm sure this will impact availability. But still boggles my mind the CM gave you ressies 3 1/2 hours out when 45 mins was available. But the your experience gives me hope. I mean technically you could arrive at RD and ride TSM, have a FP+ set up and then get another one. 3 in a day is good for me!